Serena and Venus Williams receive Wimbledon wildcards, Dan Evans snubbed
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 4:48 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Serena Williams and Venus Williams have received wildcards to compete in the women’s doubles at Wimbledon 2026. Their return to Wimbledon follows Serena's recent comeback at the HSBC Championships, where she reached the quarterfinals. Fans expressed anger over Dan Evans being denied a wildcard for his final tournament as a professional player, leading to notable criticism on social media. This decision has sparked discussions about the treatment of British players at their home Grand Slam event.
- •Serena and Venus Williams to play doubles at 2026 Wimbledon.
- •Serena recently returned to tennis at the HSBC Championships.
- •Dan Evans receives no wildcard despite it being his last tournament.
- •Fans voice strong disapproval of Evans' exclusion on social media.
- •The tournament begins later this month.
- 4:48 PMYahoo Sports — Serena Williams & Venus Williams Steal Wimbledon Wildcard Spotlight But Fans Furious Over British Player Snub
"Serena Williams and Venus Williams are all set to return to Wimbledon after recently receiving their wildcards to compete in the women’s doubles. On the other hand, Dan Evans was not a wild card for his career’s final tournament, which did not sit right with the fans, who have shared their harsh opinions online.
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